Renault Model Missing and Mercedes 300 and Leyland Roadrunner crash on the A68 - 27 Sep 1991

Accident reference 1991951086991

Slight Accident

Accident summary

On Friday 27 September 1991 at 13:00 a slight collision occurred near A68 involving 3 vehicles (renault model missing, mercedes 300, leyland roadrunner) and 1 casualty (1 slight) Weather at the time was recorded as fine no high winds. Road surface conditions were dry. Lighting was described as daylight.

Key details

  • Posted speed limit: 30 mph
  • Road type: Single carriageway
  • Junction: T or staggered junction

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Basic Information

Accident Reference 1991951086991
Police Reference 951086991
Date & Time
Friday
Severity Slight
Vehicles Involved 3
Casualties 1
Police Force Lothian & Borders

Road & Location Details

First Road A68
Second Road Unclassified road
Road Type Single carriageway
Speed Limit 30 mph
Local Authority District 824

Junction Information

Junction Detail T or staggered junction
Junction Control Give way or uncontrolled

Environmental Conditions

Light Conditions Daylight
Weather Conditions Fine no high winds
Road Surface Conditions Dry
Special Conditions None
Carriageway Hazards None

Vehicles (3)

Vehicle 1

Vehicle Information

Type Bus or coach (17 or more pass seats)
Make/Model RENAULT Model Missing
Vehicle Age 4 years
Engine Capacity 3860cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Going ahead other

Driver Information

Age 27
Sex Male

Vehicle 2

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model MERCEDES 300
Vehicle Age 3 years
Engine Capacity 2998cc
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Waiting to go - held up

Driver Information

Age 54
Sex Female

Vehicle 3

Vehicle Information

Type Unknown
Make/Model LEYLAND ROADRUNNER
Vehicle Age 1 years
Fuel Type Heavy oil
Manoeuvre Turning left

Driver Information

Age 35
Sex Male

Casualties (1)

Casualty 1

Basic Information

Class Driver or rider
Severity Slight
Type Unknown
Age 54
Sex Female
Associated Vehicle Vehicle 2

Additional Details

Data Source

This data is from the UK Department for Transport's STATS19 road safety dataset, available under the Open Government Licence v3.0.